PITTSBURGH – Joey Wendle had three hits and two RBIs, Braxton Garrett pitched six sharp innings and the Miami Marlins emphatically ended their 37-inning scoreless streak by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1.
The Marlins were shut out by Philadelphia in three straight games last weekend at home leading up to the All-Star break.
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The 37-inning drought tied the franchise record set in 2013.
Avisail Garcia stopped Miami’s nine-game streak without a home run, which was one short of the club record, with a solo shot in the eighth that capped the scoring.